2008 M3 Clutch Flywheel Replacement Cost?

Drumm1n · 11-01-2014, 10:58 AM

I have just completed a replacement to the '09 BMW clutch/flywheel combo. In Canada it was about $1200 clutch kit and $2400 flywheel, installed about $5k at the dealer. Tuner was about the same.

PerfM5 · 11-01-2014, 08:35 PM

Clutch is around $600 and flywheel is about $1400. With labor you should add another 6-800 due to the damn tight space to reach the top bolts of the trans. I had mine done right when I picked up the car. we lost a day due the local BMW dealer casually forgetting to mention we needed a flywheel. PM me if you have any questions.

JUST FYI, most aftermarket kits are based around 09 flywheel.

Time Lord · 11-02-2014, 03:20 AM

For the spec clutch year dose not mater

auggiem3 · 11-02-2014, 05:11 AM

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Originally Posted by PERFM3

Clutch is around $600 and flywheel is about $1400. With labor you should add another 6-800 due to the damn tight space to reach the top bolts of the trans. I had mine done right when I picked up the car. we lost a day due the local BMW dealer casually forgetting to mention we needed a flywheel. PM me if you have any questions.

JUST FYI, most aftermarket kits are based around 09 flywheel.

That's more accurate pricing. Getbmwparts.com lists the flywheel at $1393 and plate at $677. I looked up the 09 since the 08 setup was discontinued. I'd assume 5-8 hours of labor too.

theboss1853 · 02-07-2015, 10:44 AM

Does anyone know why the 2008 year model requires a new flywheel with a clutch replacement?

waldron80 · 05-18-2015, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by theboss1853

Why wouldn't I just get a new Spec clutch ~ $1,600 that includes the flywheel for less than original BMW parts?

I have the same question. Anything wrong with the Spec clutch with the steel fly wheel that is being sold on turner motor sports website?

NYC M3 · 05-19-2015, 01:12 AM

I got the spec P-TRIM I believe it is? It's the second stage they got. Clutch is bad ass lol. Feels like a real race car now! Hated it at first but now love it.

NYC M3 · 05-19-2015, 01:13 AM

If you dont want a on/off race type clutch, then go with there first stage. I think ita the SS-trim

theboss1853 · 09-20-2015, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by NYC M3

I got the spec P-TRIM I believe it is? It's the second stage they got. Clutch is bad ass lol. Feels like a real race car now! Hated it at first but now love it.

I just got my engine rebuilt and found broken pressure plates on stock clutch so I upgraded to the Spec P trim as well. I'm struggling with it a bit especially on first gear and reverse. I'm hoping it gets better. Did you have that issue at first? Overall though it's a blast to drive so far.

waldron80 · 09-21-2015, 03:19 PM

I have the ss trim. It is the entry level full faced clutch. 1st gear is annoying. I always have a little shutter/vibration on engagement. I have about 3k miles on it so far. Also, at high RPM the shift gets more difficult because I don't believe the pressure plate is fully disengaging (Car has 120k). I'm going to replace the master and slave cylinders to see if that helps.

theboss1853 · 09-22-2015, 08:35 AM

Interesting I would figure after that many miles that the clutch would breakin and you wouldn't have the first gear issues. I stalled my car this morning as I am trying to find the right RPMs to engage the clutch... apparently more RPMs the better but I am trying to baby it during breakin. I only have like 75 miles on it. I'll keep the thread updated as I go thru this breakin. I might call Spec and see if they have any input.

JuzMe · 09-22-2015, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by waldron80

I always have a little shutter/vibration on engagement.

About half the time, I also get little traction-control/vibration type of feedback when taking off from standing start at lights, stop signs but don't have any issue in any other gears. Could it be clutch

?

theboss1853 · 09-22-2015, 09:25 AM

does the traction control light come on the dash when that happens? I am getting the same thing with the light from initial launch... my guess is because the stage 2 clutch is designed to grip it and rip it.. no slow starts with this setup I guess?

NYC M3 · 09-22-2015, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by theboss1853

I just got my engine rebuilt and found broken pressure plates on stock clutch so I upgraded to the Spec P trim as well. I'm struggling with it a bit especially on first gear and reverse. I'm hoping it gets better. Did you have that issue at first? Overall though it's a blast to drive so far.

Yes sir!! I had the exact same problem. First gear was scary and reverse was hell!! But after breaking the clutch in it will get wayyyyyy better. You'll love it!

JuzMe · 09-22-2015, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by theboss1853

does the traction control light come on the dash when that happens? I am getting the same thing with the light from initial launch... my guess is because the stage 2 clutch is designed to grip it and rip it.. no slow starts with this setup I guess?

TC doesn't light up. Not sure what it is. Feels like traction control/vibration during take off after stopping.

kooolaid · 10-09-2016, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by MilehighM3

I had NA pay 1/3, the dealer paid a third and the other 1/3 was the clients responsibility. The 09 flywheel and clutch setup is noticeably quieter which is a plus. That's why BMW redesigned it from what I've read.

Would you mind telling us how you approached to convince stealer and BMW NA to pay 1/3 of cost each?

MilehighM3 · 10-10-2016, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by kooolaid

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Originally Posted by MilehighM3

I had NA pay 1/3, the dealer paid a third and the other 1/3 was the clients responsibility. The 09 flywheel and clutch setup is noticeably quieter which is a plus. That's why BMW redesigned it from what I've read.

Would you mind telling us how you approached to convince stealer and BMW NA to pay 1/3 of cost each?

Holy thread bump. For starters I don't refer to dealerships in the way you do, it's childish and disrespectful. So no, I don't care to share how this was done back in the day.

kablammo · 05-02-2018, 11:54 AM

ECS has 09+ LUK brand clutch and flywheels at a much more resonable price. 400 clutch and 700 FW.

carenthuziast · 05-02-2018, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by bimdo

i had my transmission replaced under warranty at about 36k,and checked on the price of a clutch and flywheel since they could be replaced with no labor charge while doing the new trans.iirc it was about $3000 for the parts,and the ones i had were in good shape,so i didn't do it.if the parts had been relatively cheap,i would have gone ahead while the trans was out.

How much was the new trans?

Mdriv3r · 05-07-2018, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by carenthuziast

Quote:

Originally Posted by bimdo

i had my transmission replaced under warranty at about 36k,and checked on the price of a clutch and flywheel since they could be replaced with no labor charge while doing the new trans.iirc it was about $3000 for the parts,and the ones i had were in good shape,so i didn't do it.if the parts had been relatively cheap,i would have gone ahead while the trans was out.

How much was the new trans?

I have been searching searching for clutches and parts geek has 3.

https://www.partsgeek.com/catalog/20...lutch_kit.html

Which one is correct? They also have 3 fly wheels as well.

tol4o · 10-02-2018, 02:48 PM

Holy bump
Mine is build date 12/2007 Euro specs
A friendly advise - don't waste your time and money with LUK aftermarket kit
I had to pay labor for 2 installations and at the end I am stuck back with the old setup
It just didn't work
I guess it was a problem with the rpm mark on the flywheel. The computer could not read it right to align the timing. Bunch of errors on the dash related to vanos and engine working and sounding like a diesel locomotive with no power at all
I will visit the local stealership to see what they would offer

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NYC M3 First Lieutenant 15 Rep 301 Posts Drives: m3 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: nyc iTrader: (0)	I got the spec P-TRIM I believe it is? It's the second stage they got. Clutch is bad ass lol. Feels like a real race car now! Hated it at first but now love it.
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NYC M3 First Lieutenant 15 Rep 301 Posts Drives: m3 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: nyc iTrader: (0)	If you dont want a on/off race type clutch, then go with there first stage. I think ita the SS-trim
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waldron80 Private First Class 32 Rep 112 Posts Drives: 08 e90 M3 6MT Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	I have the ss trim. It is the entry level full faced clutch. 1st gear is annoying. I always have a little shutter/vibration on engagement. I have about 3k miles on it so far. Also, at high RPM the shift gets more difficult because I don't believe the pressure plate is fully disengaging (Car has 120k). I'm going to replace the master and slave cylinders to see if that helps. __________________
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theboss1853 New Member 10 Rep 27 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	Interesting I would figure after that many miles that the clutch would breakin and you wouldn't have the first gear issues. I stalled my car this morning as I am trying to find the right RPMs to engage the clutch... apparently more RPMs the better but I am trying to baby it during breakin. I only have like 75 miles on it. I'll keep the thread updated as I go thru this breakin. I might call Spec and see if they have any input.
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theboss1853 New Member 10 Rep 27 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	does the traction control light come on the dash when that happens? I am getting the same thing with the light from initial launch... my guess is because the stage 2 clutch is designed to grip it and rip it.. no slow starts with this setup I guess?
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kablammo Private First Class 19 Rep 107 Posts Drives: x1 sDrive, e53 4.4, e36 M3/4/5 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Parker, CO iTrader: (0)	ECS has 09+ LUK brand clutch and flywheels at a much more resonable price. 400 clutch and 700 FW.
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tol4o New Member 6 Rep 6 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 M3 6-speed Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Europe iTrader: (0)	Holy bump Mine is build date 12/2007 Euro specs A friendly advise - don't waste your time and money with LUK aftermarket kit I had to pay labor for 2 installations and at the end I am stuck back with the old setup It just didn't work I guess it was a problem with the rpm mark on the flywheel. The computer could not read it right to align the timing. Bunch of errors on the dash related to vanos and engine working and sounding like a diesel locomotive with no power at all I will visit the local stealership to see what they would offer
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